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Executive Assistant - Global Marketing

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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

The goal of the Global Marketing team is to drive regional marketing strategies across APJ, EMEA and North America, and contribute to the achievement of revenue objectives. Field Marketing shows strong alignment between marketing and sales, but also act as a powerful conduit to corporate functions. Marketing Strategy, Planning, and Operations is the engine the drives Marketing success through strategic alignment and operational excellence, supporting all Marketing functions and guiding the entire marketing process.

About the Role

We are looking for an Executive Assistant in Global Marketing who can organize calendars, book travel and prepare expense reports, coordinate team meeting agendas and activities, assist in team project management, as well as the overall operations of the team. The role supports two Marketing Vice Presidents: Field & Partner Marketing, and Marketing Strategy, Planning, and Operations. We move fast, adapt fast and it's critical to be able to handle ambiguity and competing priorities.

Love working with people across multiple teams and cultures? This is a highly collaborative role, involving interaction with department heads across regional and global teams. Apply now and learn why we love what we do!

Key responsibilities include:

Run, prioritize and anticipate your VP's day to day schedule, confirm meetings, enter expenses, and attend to other matters as needed.
Book domestic and international travel arrangements (air, hotel, ground travel) including assisting with meeting coordination, and create detailed itineraries for executive travel.
Plan and coordinate department events, including the management of all meeting details (preparing agendas, preparing presentations, ordering meals, securing space, and inviting attendees).
Interact and communicate with employees at all levels and across the organization, including other Workday executives, and outside vendors.
Establish processes to make department interactions more efficient and effective; identify business process improvements and make recommendations as appropriate.
Coordinate recreational team activities inside and outside the office
Track and help drive completion of key tasks and follow up with outstanding items.

About You

You are flexible, reliable and professional, and always display a positive attitude. You can handle multiple tasks at one time, your communication and networking skills are outstanding, and you have strong project management skills. A successful Executive Assistant will have a proactive demeanor to provide Senior-level executive support, and will need to be comfortable with ambiguity and multiple priorities. The utmost confidentiality is imperative, as you will be privy to confidential information.

Basic Qualifications

10+ years of executive support and/or project coordination experience, supporting multiple senior level executives in a face-paced technology environment.
BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

Other Qualifications

Meticulous with excellent organizational abilities, able to address new situations as they arise.
Strong critical thinking skills, proactive and problem solver - takes action with little/no direction, acts on behalf of the Executive. Anticipates what's upcoming and helps executives stay ahead.
Works with a sense of passion for the role, and demonstrates flexibility.
Personable and exhibits executive presence
Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities.
Strong capability working with office applications including Outlook, Google Drive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.
Ability to put yourself in the executive’s shoes by understanding the organization's priorities and handle the schedule in a way that promotes the most effective use of time.
Comfortable in a fast-paced technology environment.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The base pay range for the primary location of this job is listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, future potential and internal pay parity. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please

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Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $101,400 - $152,200

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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